Question 1

Is Lynn, MA or Medford, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Lynn, MA is approximately $286,000 and in Medford, MA it is approximately $669,600 — a difference of $383,600.

Question 2

Is Lynn, MA or Medford, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA scores higher on safety. Lynn, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Medford, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Lynn, MA or Medford, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lynn, MA is more walkable. Lynn, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and Medford, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Lynn, MA or Medford, MA?

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA has higher-rated schools. Lynn, MA has a school rating of 7.3/10 and Medford, MA has a rating of 7.4/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Lynn, MA or Medford, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Lynn, MA	Medford, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$286K ✓ Lower price	$670K
Median Rent	N/A	$2K
Median Income	$21K	$115K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100	58/100
Transit Score	49/100	50/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	57/100	60/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	20 min	10 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.3/10	7.4/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Low‑income buyersStudents or young professionals needing cheap housingCommuters who can tolerate higher crime	FamiliesCommutersProfessionals

Lynn, MA vs Medford, MA

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